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Derrylurgan is a townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Cavan region, which is characterized by rolling hills, drumlin formations, and numerous lakes and waterways that define the Irish midlands. Like much of County Cavan, Derrylurgan's terrain reflects the glacial geology of the area, with its distinctive undulating topography and network of small water bodies. The townland is situated in a rural setting typical of inland Ulster, where agriculture and pastoral farming have historically formed the backbone of the local economy and way of life.
The name Derrylurgan, like many Irish townland names, derives from the Irish language and reflects the area's long Gaelic heritage. The prefix "Derry" typically refers to an oak grove or oak wood, while the full name carries the historical imprint of the region's settlement patterns and land use over centuries. Like other townlands in County Cavan, Derrylurgan would have been shaped by the various phases of Irish history, from early medieval settlement through the Norman period and into the modern era. The townland system itself, which divides the Irish countryside into small administrative and geographic units, was formalized during the English survey and mapping of Ireland, though it built upon earlier patterns of land division and community organization.
Today, Derrylurgan remains a quiet rural townland representative of the wider County Cavan countryside. It is part of a community landscape that includes dispersed farmsteads, small roads connecting local settlements, and the natural features that characterize the drumlin belt. For local residents and families with connections to the area, Derrylurgan represents part of the fabric of rural Cavan life, maintaining the agricultural traditions and close community ties that have long defined such townlands. The townland, like many in the region, continues to be an important marker of local identity and geographic orientation for those living in and around it.
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Castlerahan
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
20 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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